"Sawed-Off" Shotgun and "Sawed-Off" Rifle Act

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This is Article 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “"Sawed-Off" Shotgun and "Sawed-Off" Rifle Act.” It is part of Chapter 7 “Crimes Involving Health and Safety”, which is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”. It contains 9 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 9 sections.

§ 18.2-299	Definitions
§ 18.2-300	Possession or use of "sawed-off" shotgun or rifle
§ 18.2-301	Repealed
§ 18.2-303	What article does not apply to
§ 18.2-303.1	What article does not prohibit
§ 18.2-304	Manufacturer's and dealer's register; inspection of stock
§ 18.2-305	Repealed
§ 18.2-306	Search warrants for "sawed-off" shotguns and rifles; confiscation and destruction
§ 18.2-307	Short title of article